MAINTENANCE CUSTODIAN 1

About the role

Reporting to the Custodial Manager, the Maintenance Custodian 1 is responsible for performing all custodial duties as required to provide clean and sanitary spaces. This position is for a full‑time Custodian at the University of Washington Seattle Campus, Monday through Friday, 5 am – 1:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain floors, walls, windows, carpets, furniture, chalk boards; clean and sanitize restrooms/shower rooms and fixtures; empty trash containers; set‑up and move furniture required for special events;
• Use power equipment and hand tools such as broom, mop, squeegee, buffer, polisher and vacuum required for the cleaning and custodial maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture; use ladders when required in work assignments;
• Replace light bulbs, tissue and restroom supplies; replace light switches and rewire lamps;
• Lock and unlock buildings; secure building when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows; report unauthorized occupants;
• Construct simple items such as door stops and bookshelves; make routine repairs to locks, floors, walls, ceilings; clean and perform touch up painting of surfaces;
• Under direct supervision, perform minor repairs on electrical circuits, plumbing fixtures, lights and partitions; and clean clogged drains;
• May manually or with self‑propelled equipment remove snow or debris from sidewalks, stairs, driveways, entryways; help maintain campus grounds; May operate motorized equipment;
• Set‑up and take down equipment, such as chalkboards and easels, and furnishings, such as folding chairs and tables needed for meetings, classrooms, conferences, and events;
• Strip, clean, buff and apply finish to floors; use high speed floor buffers/polishers; vacuum and clean carpets;
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions regarding the use of chemicals, supplies and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures;
• Report need for repair and/or maintenance;
• May wash interior or easily accessible exterior windows; May move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis; May operate high‑pressure washer;
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: Physical ability to do required work AND one year of experience in custodial or general maintenance work. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification and/or registration.

Additional qualifications: Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding the use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures. Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License or a license recognized as valid by the State of Washington and two years driving experience.

Preferred qualifications: Basic computer skills.

Working conditions: Must be able to work in a non‑smoking environment.

Pay

Pay range: $45,144.00 – $53,148.00 per year.

Schedule

First shift, Monday–Friday,